NotesUNeed

NotesUNeed v6.63.33500 - Adrill of Eonar (US)
Originally created by Telic of Dragonblight (EU)
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- fixed ChatFrameEditBox issue as reported by ameyaselene. Thanks for the great bug report.

Additionally, if anyone else would additionally be interested in working on maintaining this mod with me, I am looking in to setting NuN up on a repository to allow multiple contributors to work on it. PM me if you want to get involved.

Make Contact Notes on other Players, or General Notes on anything else.

This AddOn is for making your own custom notes on players, and quests, and items, etc. and does not come with any pre-made notes.
It does provide an Export and Import Feature for sharing of sets of notes, or publishing of note databases.

There is no longer an "Alternative" version of NuN, and the default Modifier keys for creating notes from Container Items and Hyperlinks is now simply "<Alt>-Left Mouse Click". For anyone unhappy with this key-Combo, then they can now specify their own via the NotesUNeed Options frame.

Below is a summary of NotesUNeed functionality, but you should read the Readme.txt file for much more detailed discussion on these subjects.

Main Features of NuN
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1.) Create Player Notes (aka Contact Notes) :
- Create Contact notes :
a) using new NuN buttons in the Friends Frame
b) using the NuN Micro Buttons described in point 3
c) using slash commands
d) via new NuN options in the player context menu
e) Or via any of the automated methods mentioned below
- NuN can auto-populate many details about race, class, guild, etc.
- Also add your own free Text notes
- auto maintain Friend / Ignore Lists across different Alts
- auto-note people you Party with
- auto-note Guild members
- auto maintain notes on your own Characters plus Levelling notes
- Rate Players via Right click menu and see that Rating in Tooltips
or tagged to Player Names in Chat

2.) Create General text notes on anything you like :
- Create General notes :
a) via the Micro Buttons in point 3 below;
b) via slash commands;
c) use the NuN Modifier when clicking on Container Items or Hyperlinks
(Default "<Alt>-Left Mouse Click" but can be changed in Options)
d) importing from a Plugin database
e) receiving notes in-game from other NuN users
f) Or via any of the automated methods below
- Options to auto maintain Quest Notes which will save a few kinds of notes
a) Quest notes that record quest details plus Quest Giver name and location
b) Quest progress notes which record location when completing quest objectives
c) Quest History detailing when a given Toon Accepted, and Completed quests
- General notes can be saved at Account or Realm level
- Scripting - LUA scripts can be executed from General notes by :
a) Using the Run Script button in the frame
b) Slash command "/nun -x <NOTE_NAME>"
c) Execute one NuN Note from another NuN Note with the following command :
NuN_ExecuteNote("<Note Name>")
- General notes can be assigned the following Types for easy searching :
a) ITM - Item notes
b) QST - Quest notes, and quest objective notes
c) NPC - Notes made on NPCs and Mobs
d) LOG - NotesUNeed records Transmission logs when you send/receive notes
e) LUA - Keep your own in-game scripts library and execute notes like Macros
f) - or just leave blank ;p

3.) NuN has a MicroButtons panel with 4 buttons for quick access to features.
This frame can be moved by dragging the small border surrounding the buttons, and can be hidden if not needed (see slash commands). From left to right the buttons are :
- Options : toggle the NuN Options frame
- Note Browser : toggle the NuN Note Browser frame
<Alt> Left Click to browse General notes only
Right Click to browse Quest History
- Contact Note : create a note for the current target
will create a General note if current target is an NPC
<Alt> Click to re-open the last opened Contact Note
- General Note : create a General note
will create an NPC note if current target is an NPC
<Alt> Click to re-open the last opened General Note

4.) Note Browser Window.
This is where you can view the list of notes you have :
- default sorting is your Faction, then Opposing, then General Notes
- search for notes containing text you specify in the edit box
a) Left click : Case insensitive search
b) Right click : Case sensitive search
- filter visible notes from the Options Frame
e.g. to only show Quest Notes, or NPC Notes
- a tick indicates a General note is saved at Account level
- hover over a note to see its contents in a Tooltip
- Right-Click to open the sticky NuN PinUp Tooltip
- <Shift>Left-Click to paste the note name in to open chat box
- After filtering and searching to narrow down the visible set of Notes, you can :
a) Mass delete those listed in the browser frame
b) Export listed notes for other players to install and Import

5.) Options frame - open via the Microbuttons or slash command "/nun"
Configure NotesUNeed here, or filter the notes to appear in the Note
Browser frame. For example, to just look at NPC notes, or browse
Quest History for one of your Toons

6.) Backup and Restore functionality to save your database
This functionality is kept in separate LoadOnDemand AddOns to save memory.
Both the Backup and Restore processes will execute a ReloadUI()

7.) Import and Export of notes Databases
Share sets of notes with friends, or publish notes databases as a Plugin
for others to Import

8.) Broadcasting & Sending of NotesUNeed Notes
Broadcast Raid Instructions for Boss enchounters or PvP strategy, or
just your enchant selling menu; Or send formatted notes for other
NotesUNeed users to add to their database.

/nun <note title> : Will attempt the following :
1. Fetch a saved Contact note with that name
2. Fetch a saved General note with that title
3. Create a new Contact note if a player of that name is in your party/raid group or is within target range
4. Toggles the NotesUNeed Options window

/nun -t : Fetches the saved Contact note for the current target, or creates a new one, or shows your own characters note if no valid target. Since v2.00.1800, this command will create notes for NPCs and populate some basic information about them.

/nun -g : Creates a new General Note, untitled.

/nun -g <note title> : Fetches the existing General note with that title, or Creates a new General note with that title.

/nun -ch <name> : Create a Horde Player Character note for the given name without validating it
/nun -ca <name> : Create an Alliance Player Character note for the given name without validating it

/nun -tt : Toggle NotesUNeed Tooltips on/off

/nun -micro : Toggle the NotesUNeed Microbuttons panel hide/show

/nun -x <note title> : Tries to execute the specified note as a Lua Script. If no note exists, then will open the Note Search window

/nun -i <name> : to stop NotesUNeed trying to ignore a player

/nun -f <name> : to stop NotesUNeed trying to befriend a player

/nun -resetlists : to reset NotesUNeed's Friend/Ignore lists to those of the currently logged Alt

/nun -purgeexport : to clear Exported records and allow the creation of a newly named set of records

/nun -delay [number of seconds] : transmissions to channels have a default delay between each line being sent of 0.33 Use this slash command to change this value. Will report the current value if you do not pass any seconds value.

where -
"NOTE_NAME" = the name of the note or note title
"SEND_METHOD" = how to send the note e.g. "GUILD", "RAID", "WHISPER", "CHANNEL", etc.
"SEND_PARAMETER" = Optionally required (i.e. who to WHISPER to -OR- the Channel ID/Name)
NOTE: using any of these slash commands will close any currently open note.

Changes in v6.63.33500 from v6.62.30500
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- fixed ChatFrameEditBox issue as reported by ameyaselene. Thanks for the great bug report.

I haven't really tested around this issue much recently, and Blizz have made some changes on their side I believe to alleviate this problem.

However, anyone with Focus taint issues should check out the relevant section of the NuN ReadMe text file included in the zip. Here's the details I added last October :

Right-clicking on unit frames to select player ratings will STILL taint the 'Set Focus' / 'Clear Focus' menu actions
Note that there should be no problems with focus actions via key bindings, slash commands, or macros.
A new slash command has been introduced to disable NuN right click menus, and prevent this problem entirely.

/nun -rightoff

This slash command will re-load your User Interface, so you will see a Blizzard loading screen for a few seconds.
But if you want to use focus actions from player drop down menus, then you should use the above slash command to disable the NuN menu option.
If you don't need the Blizzard 'Set Focus' or 'Clear Focus' drop down menu options, then you can leave NuN's right click menu enabled.
NotesUNeed will remember if you turned off right click menus between sessions, so you do not need to use this slash command every time you log in.

If you want to re-enable the NotesUNeed right click menus, then use the following slash command :

Originally posted by Telic WoWInterface provide me with a free internet presence for hosting my AddOn.
I would hardly begrudge them Ad Revenue in order to pay for the servers and bandwidth they need to do this.

The fact is that without Ad Revenue then I'm sure WoWInterface would have to close down.

Which is where WoWMatrix is really shooting itself in the foot. If they become too popular, and deprive their source web sites of Ad Revenue, then they are in danger of shutting down their own AddOn providers...

If I were them I would approach Curse and WoWInterface with a view to sharing Ad Revenue and forming more of a partnership.

Anyway, on many levels I don't care that much. This is an argument between the web sites, and I think everyone has now heard enough propaganda from both sides of the argument.

Let's leave further discussion about it to the forums please

This page is about NotesUNeed from now on please

Couldnt agree more. (about the conversation.) Im just happy your here! Ill still donation to your work though. Many sucess to ya.

WoWInterface provide me with a free internet presence for hosting my AddOn.
I would hardly begrudge them Ad Revenue in order to pay for the servers and bandwidth they need to do this.

The fact is that without Ad Revenue then I'm sure WoWInterface would have to close down.

Which is where WoWMatrix is really shooting itself in the foot. If they become too popular, and deprive their source web sites of Ad Revenue, then they are in danger of shutting down their own AddOn providers...

If I were them I would approach Curse and WoWInterface with a view to sharing Ad Revenue and forming more of a partnership.

Anyway, on many levels I don't care that much. This is an argument between the web sites, and I think everyone has now heard enough propaganda from both sides of the argument.

Yikes I almost forgot. as far as wowmatrix, or anyother company for that matter taking advantage of ... whoever. Keep in mind that the only reason I like others, come to this site at all is to talk with you, about your product. I see the adds. IF wowI makes a dime from this, or from me downloding your program, how much of that dime do you see? and.. whos taking advantage of who? But thats just me. I have way to much time on my hands.

Originally posted by Telic On the subject of WoWMatrix, you might want to search the forums here, and on Curse, and IncGamers

I haven't done a lot of research, as I'm not that interested, but it seems like WoWInterface and Curse have teamed up to stop WoWMatrix leaching AddOns from their servers - so you might want to ask WoWInterface what has happened rather than individual authors... based on the way WoWMatrix operates, we authors can be just as much in the dark as you

You have my sympathies if you are a Mac user wanting automatic update software, but these sites have more of my sympathy. They are the ones paying for the servers that host these AddOns - and WoWMatrix is just taking advantage

OH ya, Ive read all the propaganda about how matrix does this and that. Some of it seems a little out dated. Its like other reading material Iíve read from other companies on similar subjects. Its not the companies (hosting sites) that Iím worried/concerned about. My thought is that you have one of the few outstanding add-ons that Iíve come across. (Wish the heck id have thought of it) IF I had, I donít think Iíd let ďanyoneĒ block access to my work.
Curse and wowI have every right to do what ever they want. Its business. But there drawing add revenue in part, from the authors who supply their work. Donít you think? And from that revenue, how much do you see of it? Iím thinking probably not much. Iím also thinking if I had such a great add-on as yours, I would want to get it out to as many people as possible. Donations are far and few between at times, so the more people you reach, the more you increase your chances. Let business duke out between them selves.
Iíve also read (from other writers on various blogs) how wowmatrix is by far the better updater, which I happen to agree with. (at this time)

OH and by the way, Notesuneed was posted on Matrix, with your updated version, complete with your name prominently posted and the link to you with a donation button but this time from

On the subject of WoWMatrix, you might want to search the forums here, and on Curse, and IncGamers

I haven't done a lot of research, as I'm not that interested, but it seems like WoWInterface and Curse have teamed up to stop WoWMatrix leaching AddOns from their servers - so you might want to ask WoWInterface what has happened rather than individual authors... based on the way WoWMatrix operates, we authors can be just as much in the dark as you

You have my sympathies if you are a Mac user wanting automatic update software, but these sites have more of my sympathy. They are the ones paying for the servers that host these AddOns - and WoWMatrix is just taking advantage

Originally posted by Rahule Are you and I talking about the same place? How do you think I found you? Im just courious, have you looked at the wowmatrix interface yet? It clearly shows your product name, YOUR name and theres a button there for donations not to mention the link to this site to allow me to make this post. You know, some things over time changes.

To your question as to why, ease of use. clarity, I can clearly see when an add on needs to be updated version numbers.. links in case I want to ask a question or leave a message

Man I really hope you reconsider and at least take a look. I think some changes have occured you may not be aware of.

Yup, we ARE talking about the same site.

I can't remember how they operate exactly, but I have NEVER uploaded my AddOns there or given them permission to 'serve' my AddOns.

As far as I know, they are quite infamous for just presenting a front end over the top of sites like WoWInterface, getting Ad revenue for themselves, without having to pay for the Servers that WoWInterface provides.

However, neither have I told them that they can not 'serve' my AddOns.
I have never had anything to do with them - AddOn authors don't really interact with that site, because as I said, it just leaches AddOns from proper sites like this one.

Also, I have never written or packaged my AddOns to provide for Executable programs that automatically update them. Not even for the software provided by the real AddOn sites like Curse, or IncGamers... As I said before "Manual Install FTW!"

And I haven't changed the way I packaged things recently.
For example, I notice that AlphaMap is still available through WoWMatrix, and I package that just like NuN, just like I always have.

So in summary, I have never had anything to do with WoWMatrix, have never given them permission to 'serve' my AddOns, and have never written or packaged my AddOns to offer them support.

I have also NOT made any changes to stop them from 'serving' my AddOns, and have not contacted them to ask them to stop....

So if you want to know why they have stopped, you'll have to ask them - those horrible gold advertising addon leachers

Originally posted by Telic Well that site just publishes people's work without permission.
(I haven't tried to block updates or stop them, but neither am I happy about them either - I offer no support on that site, so why would people wanna download it from there.)

If that's the kind of site you wanna use, then good luck to ya.

Manual Install FTW!

Are you and I talking about the same place? How do you think I found you? Im just courious, have you looked at the wowmatrix interface yet? It clearly shows your product name, YOUR name and theres a button there for donations not to mention the link to this site to allow me to make this post. You know, some things over time changes.

To your question as to why, ease of use. clarity, I can clearly see when an add on needs to be updated version numbers.. links in case I want to ask a question or leave a message

Man I really hope you reconsider and at least take a look. I think some changes have occured you may not be aware of.

Well that site just publishes people's work without permission.
(I haven't tried to block updates or stop them, but neither am I happy about them either - I offer no support on that site, so why would people wanna download it from there.)

Man, I really loved tihs program/addon!! Its to bad I cant update it anymore. Wowmatrix tells me they have been blocked from your updates. Sadly, I will be removing the addon because I feel hostile about someone trying to force me into something I dont want. and I DONT want Curse or wowinterface. or any others I feel are second rate. If you ever decide to allow wowmatrix to once again add you to their list of other great authors, Ill be more than happy to also add you back to my list as well. Good luck!